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Tavi Gevinson Is Speaking in Sydney and Melbourne

Shirin Borthwick — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 04:16:47 +0000

Tavi, child empress of fashion writing, comes to Sydney and Melbourne.

Seven Ideas for Sustainable Living from the City of Sydney’s Data Slam

Zacha Rosen — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 14:13:25 +0000

Better living through technology is the mission for hackers and designers mining city data feeds.

DIY Drones Could Revolutionise Your Life

Shirin Borthwick — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 07:52:17 +0000

Drone It Yourself takes the guesswork out of droning, letting you 3D print customisable parts.

City Farming Goes Vertical with Edible Wall for Sydney Design

Shirin Borthwick — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 05:30:45 +0000

Sydney gets a logical and aesthetically pleasing source of nomz.

Pebble Smart Watch Hits Retail Stores in US

Jasmine Crittenden — Sun, 07 Jul 2013 03:14:54 +0000

The wearable technology flood gates are set to open.

Swiss Sportswear Brand On Is Bringing Its On LightSpray™ Tour To Sydney Ahead of Marathon Weekend

Concrete Playground — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:18:57 +0000

From a new Bondi store to cutting-edge running tech, here’s what’s happening ahead of Sydney Marathon.

The Best Films of 2026 So Far — According to the Staff of Concrete Playground

Alec Jones — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:35:45 +0000

In case you haven't heard: cinema is so back. We are rehabilitating our attention spans and trading small (phone) screen for big (at home, or silver) screen. With the global box office tracking towards nearly $50 billion this year, it's safe to say that 2026 has been an absolute supernova of a year for film. […]

This Just In: Cheeky Aussie Podcast Duo Toni and Ryan Will Joke Around in Seven Cities on Their First Australian Live Tour

Haymun Win — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:35:33 +0000

The Melbourne pals are back on the road after a North America tour in 2023.

A Non-Runner's Guide to Partying Your Way Around the TCS Sydney Marathon

Andrew Zuccala — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:43:56 +0000

Get the group chat buzzing with this guide to the best things to do as a spectator at the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS.

This Just In: This Webjet Sale Cuts Flight Prices on 150-Plus International Destinations From Sydney Airport, Including Tokyo, Paris and Bali

Haymun Win — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:04:31 +0000

But get in quick, you only have a few weeks to book your trip for a fraction of the usual price.

This Just In: Australia's Largest Hotel Operator Has Acquired Two of Sydney's Landmark Pubs, Signalling Continued Confidence in High-Performing Pub Assets

Jade Solomon — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:29:23 +0000

The Clock aspect of the transaction has raised the bar for market sales, marking the largest sale ever recorded for a food and beverage-focused pub in Australia.

This Just In: Nicole Kidman Is Set to Receive the Trailblazer Award at This Year's Australian Women's Film Festival

Eliza Campbell — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:54:07 +0000

Nicole Kidman will receive the 2026 Trailblazer Award at the Australian Women's Film Festival, with Causeway Films co-founders Kristina Ceyton and Samantha Jennings also honoured for reshaping Australian genre cinema.

Now Open: On Opens Its First Sydney Store at Westfield Bondi, Bringing Swiss Performance to the Coast

Eliza Campbell — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:33:41 +0000

The Swiss running and lifestyle brand lands in the eastern suburbs with a store designed around Bondi's own running routes.

From Cosy Mysteries to AI-Era Satire: The Best New Australian Books to Curl Up With This August

Haymun Win — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:07:52 +0000

A time-travelling news agency, fables about digital dystopias, the grief of losing a best friend and more.

This Just In: New York Duo Fcukers Are Bringing Their Sweat-Soaked Dance Party to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne This December

Eliza Campbell — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:09:19 +0000

The Brooklyn-born duo will also swing through Meredith Music Festival, off the back of their five-star debut album 'Ö'.

Five Immersive Wellness Experiences Worth Booking This Season

Hameda Nafiz — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:25:20 +0000

From live orchestras and forest bathing to floating sound baths, these wellness experiences are making recovery a little easier to prioritise.

This Just In: Victoria and Tasmania Just Swept Australia's Biggest Wine Awards — Turns Out We're All About Cool Climate Now

Eliza Campbell — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:12:41 +0000

The 2027 Halliday Wine Companion Awards handed almost every major trophy to Australia's two coolest wine states, and the numbers make a pretty convincing case for why.

The Best Restaurants in Sydney to Take Your Dad This Father's Day (or Any Day)

Alec Jones — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:56:06 +0000

Spoil the paternal figure in your life with a memorable Father's Day lunch or dinner at these standout Sydney restaurants, bars and cafes.

Now Open: Melbourne Coffee Pioneer ST. ALi Has Opened a Second Indonesian Outpost in Bali's Jimbaran Fishing Village

Hudson Brown — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:49:32 +0000

The Melbourne third-wave pioneer is bringing its coffee credentials, all-day brunch and tropical composure to a new Jimbaran cafe.

The Best Australian Shoe Brands to Know Right Now

Eliza Campbell — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:36:06 +0000

Here are 23 homegrown footwear labels to have on your radar now.

The Vaccines' Justin Young on Big Days Off, His Favourite Sydney Dinners and the Album That Started It All

Eliza Campbell — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:36:15 +0000

Fifteen years on from What Did You Expect from The Vaccines?, the band is bringing the album — and a whole lot of 2010s nostalgia — to Australia.

What to Do and Where to Stay During a Vibrant Spring Escape in New Zealand

Concrete Playground — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:59:31 +0000

Save the Euro summer for another year and thaw out from winter with a colourful New Zealand getaway instead.

Now Open: Lilianfels' Landmark $13 Million Upgrade Includes Èliva — a Luxe Day Spa Embodying Its Blue Mountains Surrounds

Hudson Brown — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:29:25 +0000

This grand Blue Mountains estate has emerged from a $13 million makeover with a luxe new spa and plenty of reasons to linger.

CP On: Does Vinted's Recent Arrival in Australia Mean We Can Finally Compete With the Northern Hemisphere's Vintage Style?

Eliza Campbell — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:20:24 +0000

The Lithuanian retailer's local launch exposes why secondhand shopping here is rarely the affordable, accessible alternative to fast fashion it's meant to be.

Now Open: Aman Has Unveiled Its Latest Ultra-Luxe Desert Oasis on Mexico's Dramatic Baja Coast

Hudson Brown — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:37:42 +0000

As the newest property in Aman's attention-grabbing expansion into the Americas, this desert-meets-ocean resort is defined by its surroundings.